2021 Impact by the Numbers
Despite its numerous challenges, 2021 was an amazing and inspiring year for all of us. We've seen impactful giving, generous sponsorship, and flexible supporters who adjusted in the face of virtual or socially distanced events. We want to thank all…
Childhood Cancer Awareness Month: How to Go Gold
Childhood Cancer Awareness Month (CCAM) is recognized every September by childhood cancer organizations across the country to increase awareness and to raise funds for research into its cause, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and cure. Our goal is to raise awareness for…
Mental Health Matters for Children & Families Affected by Pediatric Cancer
Most people know that a childhood cancer diagnosis is a life-changing event. The physical effects of cancer are obvious - the child going through treatment may lose their hair due to chemo, experience scarring from surgery, or have weight changes…
Ways to Give Back this Holiday Season
The holidays are fast approaching and this time of year we know many of you are looking for ways to give back. Here is a quick and easy guide to see all the great ways you can support the MACC…
Ways to Fundraise for the MACC Fund
Have you ever thought “I’d really like to host a fundraiser to benefit the MACC Fund” but are unsure of where to start? Perhaps overwhelmed by the idea of planning, executing, asking for donations, etc.? You’re not alone and it…
Ways To Help Families After a Diagnosis
It can be difficult to know the best ways to help your friends or family after their child is diagnosed with a cancer or blood disorder. You want to do something, but it’s not always easy to know what they…
MACC Fund Goes Over the Edge: All Your Questions Answered
There has been a lot of questions about our newest event, MACC Fund Goes Over the Edge. This is an exciting opportunity for our organization and there has been a lot of interest in learning how to become a participant.…
Innovative Childhood Cancer Research Projects Happening Now
Since the beginning, our organization has placed the highest value on the acceleration of childhood cancer and related blood disorders research. If you’re familiar with the MACC Fund, you probably know that. What you may not know is how many…
What to Know About Chemotherapy
Since it was first used in the 1940’s, chemotherapy treatment has come a long way. The first instances of long-term remissions and even cures for ALL (Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia) in children were seen with chemotherapy treatment in the 1960’s. It…
